So I literally created an account just to write a review for this manga, and overall let me just say it was terrible. A LOT. Even by the standards of shoujo romance manga (and I've read plenty), with all their unrealistic relationship expectations and naive, foolish characters, this one stood out as the absolute worst. Spoilers ahead, but honestly, you're better off reading my review and skipping the manga entirely.
Let's break it down.
Characters: They were all awful. The main character, Seara, has been obsessed with one guy for 4 YEARS. Her entire existence revolves around him. Everything she does is for his approval. Her appearance? Tailored to what she thinks he likes. Her goals? Nonexistent, except to become his bride. She can't live for herself. To make things creepier, she's been stalking him for years, knows everything about him, even his family. Seriously, someone needs a restraining order. Even though the other characters acknowledge how creepy her behavior is, they brush it off like it's no big deal. I initially thought Seara was strong-willed because nothing seemed to phase her, but honestly, she's just blindly loyal and stupidly devoted to that guy. Pathetic. And Shu, the main male character, is even worse. He calls Seara a kid, yet he can't do anything for himself. He pretends to be a martyr doing everything for his friends, but really, he ruins everything. He rejects the girl his friend likes, thinking he's being noble, despite liking her himself. But in the end, that just hurts everyone since the girl rejects his friend anyway, still pining for Shu. Meanwhile, Shu starts dating Seara, but as soon as the other girl comes running back crying, he leaves Seara for her, thinking he's doing the right thing out of pity. NO ONE WANTS HIS PITY! He ends up hurting Seara on Christmas when he runs out on her to go back to the other girl. What a great boyfriend. Yet Seara is still willing to like him after all that. Both have zero self-worth. It's pathetic and honestly so hard to read. Even Shu's sister is a terrible character, hitting the guy she likes instead of showing affection. No one in this manga has any common sense. UGH.
Plot: If I could give it a negative score, I would. The plot revolves solely around Seara obsessing over and chasing Shu. That's it. Even after he breaks her heart repeatedly, she keeps running after him. Zero self-worth.
Art: This is the only redeeming aspect. At least the art isn't bad. But even with decent art, I couldn't finish the manga because the plot was so superficial and the characters were utterly unlikable.
Overall: This manga was truly awful. It stands out as one of the worst I've ever read. I hated it so much, I made an account just to warn others. Despite the cute art and promising summary, it's terrible. Don't be fooled by its cover. I couldn't finish it because it became unbearable to read about a girl with no self-worth who drops everything for a guy who constantly breaks her heart. Usually, I try to finish what I start, but this one was just too much. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time.
The first few chapters were great, I'll give it that. Starting the story with a persistent and confident female lead, who is actually an elementary schooler, isn't something I often see, and it intrigued me. But it soon went downhill. (Enjoyment dropped from 10 to 5 super fast).
Trying to avoid spoilers here.
Story (6/10): The plot was cute at first but felt like it was trying too hard to introduce new twists along the way. It's unrealistic in multiple ways (not that an overly realistic story is good), and it feels rather forced. It could have ended sweetly after 10-20 chapters, but they kind of dragged it out to make the story longer than necessary. (Also, there's something in the later chapters that contradicts the earlier ones).
Art (8/10): To be honest, this isn't my favorite art style, but I still think the art is good and quite consistent throughout the series. The mini characters in a few panels are adorable. However, I sometimes get confused about Koharu's height.
Character (6/10): Strong female lead with a strong standing, who tries her best to win over her S/O but can also have weak points. I have mixed feelings for Seara. She has strong determination, but her entire life being focused on getting Shuhei irks me. Shuhei is annoying, to say the least. He's a dislikable character but becomes more understandable due to a sensible reasoning. I lost track of how many characters were introduced in the later chapters, and why do all of them seem so similar?
Enjoyment (7/10): The story is somewhat relatable and sweet, but the addition of new characters turns me off. To be fair, I'm not a fan of harems, and this one feels overly forceful. But since I appreciate sweetness and am generous with scores, I'll give it a 7 to show appreciation for the author's effort.
TIP: This isn't suited for binge reading. I read it in a day (though not in one sitting) and regretted it.
Minor SPOILER question:
It was mentioned that Seara never missed any of Shuhei's matches in the past. But how come Shuhei and Rai forget someone they see so often (I know Shuhei isn't good at remembering faces, and she did have a growth spurt)? Is it assumed that Seara stopped attending at some point, or did she grow so fast that they couldn't recognize her even if she kept going? This is one of the two questions I have.
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So I literally created an account just to write a review for this manga, and overall let me just say it was terrible. A LOT. Even by the standards of shoujo romance manga (and I've read plenty), with all their unrealistic relationship expectations and naive, foolish characters, this one stood out as the absolute worst. Spoilers ahead, but honestly, you're better off reading my review and skipping the manga entirely.
Let's break it down.
Characters: They were all awful. The main character, Seara, has been obsessed with one guy for 4 YEARS. Her entire existence revolves around him. Everything she does is for his approval. Her appearance? Tailored to what she thinks he likes. Her goals? Nonexistent, except to become his bride. She can't live for herself. To make things creepier, she's been stalking him for years, knows everything about him, even his family. Seriously, someone needs a restraining order. Even though the other characters acknowledge how creepy her behavior is, they brush it off like it's no big deal. I initially thought Seara was strong-willed because nothing seemed to phase her, but honestly, she's just blindly loyal and stupidly devoted to that guy. Pathetic. And Shu, the main male character, is even worse. He calls Seara a kid, yet he can't do anything for himself. He pretends to be a martyr doing everything for his friends, but really, he ruins everything. He rejects the girl his friend likes, thinking he's being noble, despite liking her himself. But in the end, that just hurts everyone since the girl rejects his friend anyway, still pining for Shu. Meanwhile, Shu starts dating Seara, but as soon as the other girl comes running back crying, he leaves Seara for her, thinking he's doing the right thing out of pity. NO ONE WANTS HIS PITY! He ends up hurting Seara on Christmas when he runs out on her to go back to the other girl. What a great boyfriend. Yet Seara is still willing to like him after all that. Both have zero self-worth. It's pathetic and honestly so hard to read. Even Shu's sister is a terrible character, hitting the guy she likes instead of showing affection. No one in this manga has any common sense. UGH.
Plot: If I could give it a negative score, I would. The plot revolves solely around Seara obsessing over and chasing Shu. That's it. Even after he breaks her heart repeatedly, she keeps running after him. Zero self-worth.
Art: This is the only redeeming aspect. At least the art isn't bad. But even with decent art, I couldn't finish the manga because the plot was so superficial and the characters were utterly unlikable.
Overall: This manga was truly awful. It stands out as one of the worst I've ever read. I hated it so much, I made an account just to warn others. Despite the cute art and promising summary, it's terrible. Don't be fooled by its cover. I couldn't finish it because it became unbearable to read about a girl with no self-worth who drops everything for a guy who constantly breaks her heart. Usually, I try to finish what I start, but this one was just too much. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time.
The first few chapters were great, I'll give it that. Starting the story with a persistent and confident female lead, who is actually an elementary schooler, isn't something I often see, and it intrigued me. But it soon went downhill. (Enjoyment dropped from 10 to 5 super fast).
Trying to avoid spoilers here.
Story (6/10): The plot was cute at first but felt like it was trying too hard to introduce new twists along the way. It's unrealistic in multiple ways (not that an overly realistic story is good), and it feels rather forced. It could have ended sweetly after 10-20 chapters, but they kind of dragged it out to make the story longer than necessary. (Also, there's something in the later chapters that contradicts the earlier ones).
Art (8/10): To be honest, this isn't my favorite art style, but I still think the art is good and quite consistent throughout the series. The mini characters in a few panels are adorable. However, I sometimes get confused about Koharu's height.
Character (6/10): Strong female lead with a strong standing, who tries her best to win over her S/O but can also have weak points. I have mixed feelings for Seara. She has strong determination, but her entire life being focused on getting Shuhei irks me. Shuhei is annoying, to say the least. He's a dislikable character but becomes more understandable due to a sensible reasoning. I lost track of how many characters were introduced in the later chapters, and why do all of them seem so similar?
Enjoyment (7/10): The story is somewhat relatable and sweet, but the addition of new characters turns me off. To be fair, I'm not a fan of harems, and this one feels overly forceful. But since I appreciate sweetness and am generous with scores, I'll give it a 7 to show appreciation for the author's effort.
TIP: This isn't suited for binge reading. I read it in a day (though not in one sitting) and regretted it.
Minor SPOILER question:
It was mentioned that Seara never missed any of Shuhei's matches in the past. But how come Shuhei and Rai forget someone they see so often (I know Shuhei isn't good at remembering faces, and she did have a growth spurt)? Is it assumed that Seara stopped attending at some point, or did she grow so fast that they couldn't recognize her even if she kept going? This is one of the two questions I have.